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S1, Ep5 | Fun With Front Groups

Rigged • Season 1 Episode 5

S1, Ep5 | Fun With Front Groups

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Astroturfing—the creation of fake grassroots groups to agitate for pro-business policies—has been a favorite tactic of industries and companies trying to avoid regulation for decades. In this episode we take a look at some of the greatest hits.

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